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A Mother's Day Miracle
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
07 May 2009
101-Year Old African American woman reflects the qualities that are the essence of Mother's Day.(Above: Centenarian Mattie Markham pays a visit to the L.A. Sentinel. Photo Credit: Jason Lewis for Sentinel)From ... read more >>

Bill Eliminates Unjust Crack Sentencing Disparity
Written by Sentinel News Service
07 May 2009
Advocates from the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights and religious organizations walked the halls of Congress today to push a bill that would eliminate the unjust and discriminatory ... read more >>

William Grant Still: Classical Composer
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
07 May 2009
William Grant Still, "The Dean" of African-American composers, was a trailblazer when it came to classical music. He was the first Black person to conduct a major American symphony orchestra, the first ... read more >>

LAPD Poised to Create the Purple Heart Award
Written by Sentinel News Service
07 May 2009
With support from rank-and-file officers and Chief William Bratton, recently the Los Angeles Police Commission will consider a proposal by Commissioner Alan Skobin to create the LAPD Purple Heart to be ... read more >>

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Artis Lane, the Artist Without Boundaries
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
07 May 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama applauding bronze bust of Sojourner Truth by Artis LaneShe is an artist that has been capturing Black people's mood for over seven decades and continues to hold spectators of ... read more >>

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Sentinel Endorsements - May 19th
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
30 April 2009
The Los Angeles Sentinel values public service and those who serve their communities honorably. It is for this reason that we support the following candidates who will provide the kind of leadership and ... read more >>

Scott Joplin Ragtime
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
30 April 2009
Scott Joplin was dubbed the "King of Ragtime" for his unique compositions and amazing ability to improvise on the piano. He composed forty-four ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. "Maple ... read more >>

Senate Passes House Version of Feinstein Bill
Written by Sentinel News Service
30 April 2009
The U.S. Senate today approved the House version of legislation sponsored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) that would create a Civil Rights Oral History Project, a joint effort between the Smithsonian ... read more >>

Youth Voters Assess Obama's First 100 Days
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
30 April 2009
As the driving force behind President Barack Obama's election, the 18-to-35-year-old voting bloc gained plenty of focus and attention during the campaign. Voters under 30 went with Obama over John McCain ... read more >>

Soul Food and Jazz at Papa West
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor)
30 April 2009
Papa West Breakfat & Dinner ClubÂ -Â Jason Lewis for Sentinel Harold Weston has created the perfect fusion of jazz music and soul food at Papa West Breakfast & Dinner Club right in Leimert ... read more >>

Buffalo Soldiers
Written by Yussuf Simmonds (Managing Editor)
23 April 2009
William Carney a Buffalo Soldier, Buffalo Soldiers, Buffalo Soldiers in Cuba, A Soldier of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, A Fighting Unit Â "They were the criteria for Black soldiers in the U.S. ... read more >>